# Monkey Preschool:When I GrowUp — Dress Up Mix & Match Fun!

> Preschool dress-up and imagination game with career and holiday themes. (iPhone/iPad app by THUP Games.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-preschoolwhen-i-growup/id344251194 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [THUP Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/328205878)
- Category: Education, Games, Family, Role Playing
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 28 App Store ratings · 101 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 268 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-12-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-preschoolwhen-i-growup/id344251194/reviews.md

## What is Monkey Preschool?

Celebrate with Milo, Zuzu and Jasper in Monkey Preschool: When I Grow Up! When I Grow Up is an imagination and inspiration game for preschoolers ages 2 and up. Includes the Holiday Edition which brings new and festive holiday-themed play to all the fun and wonder of the original! Little ones can dress their monkey as an Elf in Santa’s Workshop, or dress up as a Santa’s Helper and dance in the snow with a snowman at the North Pole.

Everyone knows kids love to dream about what they will be when they grow up-and it can change from day to day! With Monkey Preschool:When I Grow Up they don't have to settle on just one thing. Your little monkey wants to be a pirate/astronaut/doctor, or a farmer/princess/fire fighter? No problem!  Open up the Monkey Preschool toy box and see what you can find.

As with all Monkey Preschool games, "When I Grow Up" features intuitive unobstructed kid-friendly design with no confusing interfaces or unnecessary screens. All Monkey Preschool games are COPPA compliant and child-safe with no advertising or gathering of personal information.

***** FEATURES *****

-New for the Holidays! Be an Elf in Santa’s Workshop or a Santa’s Helper at the North Pole! 

-New Holiday toys! Jolly the Snowy Snowman, Brian the Flying Reindeer, Huggles the Teddy Bear and Smokey the Train!

-Choose your monkey! Play along with four different lovable animated monkeys with hundreds of dress up combinations.

-Interactive toys and backgrounds encourage touch and exploration with rewarding reactions.

-Stickers! Kids earn sticker packs to put up on their preschool wall. Telling a story of all the things they’d love to do when they grow up.

-Rich graphics, vibrant sounds and beautiful captivating special effects.

-Loaded with giggle inducing animations and surprises.

-Designed for preschoolers -- no confusing menus or navigation.

-Open-ended, discovery-filled unlimited play!

## Key features

- Dress up as various professions
- Holiday-themed content
- Interactive toys and backgrounds
- Earn sticker packs
- Hundreds of dress-up combinations
- Child-friendly design

## What do users think of Monkey Preschool?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👶 Highly engaging for toddlers and preschoolers
- 🎨 Cute graphics and animations
- 🎵 Fun music and sound effects
- 🎭 Encourages imaginative and creative play
- 💰 Affordable price point
- 🤝 Easy for young children to use independently
- 🎪 Multiple outfit combinations and interactive elements
- ⭐ Excellent for keeping children entertained during travel
- 🏆 Great for hand-eye coordination development
- 😄 Children repeatedly request to play the game

**Cons**

- 🔇 No sound/audio not working on multiple devices
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay with limited content
- 📚 Lacks educational value compared to other apps
- 😑 Children lose interest quickly after 5-10 minutes
- 🎮 Limited activities beyond dress-up mechanics
- ⚠️ Less engaging than other Monkey Preschool apps
- 🎯 No learning component about actual jobs/careers
- 🐛 App crashes on specific items (astronaut helmet)
- 📱 Compatibility issues with certain iOS devices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- No sound output on multiple device models
- App crashes when selecting astronaut helmet
- Speech obscured by sound effects in some places
- Audio settings not functioning despite checking app and device settings
- Inconsistent performance across different iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- Add more outfit options and clothing varieties
- Include additional career/job information and learning
- Add mini-games or interactive activities beyond dress-up
- Vary the music and sound effects
- Include more interactive graphics and animations
- Add theme-related adventures or tasks for dressed-up monkeys
- Create more advanced versions for older children
- Update with new seasonal or holiday content
- Add more diverse career options (software engineer, teacher, etc.)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 101)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-preschoolwhen-i-growup/id344251194/reviews.md

### 4/5 — It's great

*2021-05-26*

This game is amazing

### 1/5 — No sound

*2020-12-30*

No sound.

### 5/5 — SO MUCH NOSTALGIA

*2020-02-06*

I played this ALL the time as a kid!

### 1/5 — There’s no sound

*2019-11-17*

There’s no sound for this game; one star.

### 3/5 — Grow up

*2019-08-30*

The grow up one has no sound

### 1/5 — Save your money

*2019-03-23*

This app has no sound. I have tried contacting the developer and get no response.

### 1/5 — Not worth it

*2019-01-21*

Sound doesn't work 😡😡😡😡🤬🤬😤😤

**Developer response:** Sorry for the trouble! The app has sound, but unlike many apps respect the "side switch"/mute function on your device.  Toggle the side switch and/or go to side switch setting and take it off mute. Hope that helps!

### 5/5 — Kids love it!

*2017-06-26*

Kids love the monkey preschool apps! My nephew could play this for hours if I would let him!

### 5/5 — Pretty cool game

*2014-12-12, version 2.09*

I'm a fun of the monkey preschool games. This one is no exception. 👍👍👍

### 5/5 — One of the best games I've bought!

*2014-11-26*

I bought Monkey Preschool: When I Grow Up a few years ago for my nephew to use on my iPhone. Years later, it's still prominently on my iPhone for my two toddlers to use, along with another nephew. It's been a hit with every kid who uses my phone, and it makes me feel good that they're playing something imaginative, fun, and appropriate. Thank you for making something wonderful!

## Frequently asked questions about Monkey Preschool

### What does Monkey Preschool: When I Grow Up do?

This app is an imagination and inspiration game for preschoolers. It allows children to dress up their monkey characters as various professions and explore interactive toys and backgrounds, encouraging creative play and dreaming about future careers.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include dressing up monkeys as different professions, holiday-themed content like being an Elf or Santa's Helper, interactive toys and backgrounds, earning sticker packs, and hundreds of dress-up combinations. The design is intuitive and child-friendly.

### Is this app free to download and play?

Based on the provided information, this app is a paid application. It does not contain in-app purchases or advertisements, ensuring an uninterrupted and child-safe experience.

### What age group is this app designed for?

The app is specifically designed for preschoolers aged 2 and up. Its intuitive interface, child-safe design, and COPPA compliance make it suitable for young children to explore independently.

### What are some common use cases for this app?

Common use cases include encouraging imaginative play, helping children explore different career paths, providing festive holiday-themed entertainment, and offering a safe and engaging digital toy for preschoolers to interact with.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.4 — 2026-04-04

Content updates, security fixes, fix for an audio mute problem, and other bug fixes. Have fun!

### 3.0.3 — 2025-12-10

Content updates, security fixes, and bug fixes. Have fun!

### 3.0.2 — 2020-08-11

Fix for display issue on some devices, plus other improvements. Have fun!

### 2.4.0 — 2020-07-05

Bug fixes and performance improvements for smoother play. Have fun!

### 2.36 — 2018-07-19

Fix for a display issue for some iPhone X users, as well as other performance improvements.  Have fun!

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